Стекло, которым любовались. Шедевры XVI-XX веков в собрании Государственного Эрмитажа

This video film tells a story of the similarities and differences of glass-making in Western Europe and Russia. It illustrates the main types of décor, the revival and the advances in old technologies. Also the video film tells about the glassware collections held in private collections and museums. The attention to details of the Hermitage collection of glass masterpieces allows one to fully appreciate the outstanding beauty of the glass objects that were once greatly admired.